OPEN FLOWERS BEAR FRUIT

Solo show: 開花結果 OPEN FLOWERS BEAR FRUIT

9 November 2022–12 March 2023

Artist Talk: 19 January 2023, 6:30PM
Exhibition companion: https://openflowersbearfruit.com

USC Pacific Asia Museum

46 North Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, California 91101

“開花結果 Open Flowers Bear Fruit presents 10
photographs from Stephanie Shih’s ongoing series Asian American Still
Life. Through her references to 17th century Dutch still life
paintings, Shih’s visually rich and detailed photographs remind viewers
of the complex history of objects and food. Upon viewing the
photographs, visitors may contemplate reaching through the surface of
the paper to grad ahold of a donut or a bite of mochi. However, the
richest reward in spending time with Shih’s series is to consider the
complexity of the Asian American experience as it has manifested in the
foods we eat and the things that remind us of home. Shih’s passion in
telling Asian American stories through her selection of objects and
foods is particularly compelling, as is her specific interest in
collaborating with the artists who create the ceramics and foods
featured in her still life photographs. From November 9, 2022 until
March 12, 2023, please stop by our Annex Gallery to see Shih’s work in
person.” –USC Pacific Asia Museum